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Skelton murder case: Mother takes stand as judge weighs evidence in disappearance of three boys
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lauren Kostiuk, Marty Herak , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 24, 2026
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Key points The father's sons, who were young at the time of their disappearance, have never been found. A court appearance was made by a man facing charges related to the disappearance of his three sons.
A court appearance was made by a man facing charges related to the disappearance of his three sons. The boys, who went missing over a holiday weekend, were declared legally dead last year. Their father is now charged with murder and tampering with evidence. He had previously served time in prison, but was not charged with their deaths until recently.
The case against him is currently under consideration by a judge, who is weighing the evidence to determine if it should proceed to trial. Further details about the case and the court proceedings are available.
The father's sons, who were young at the time of their disappearance, have never been found.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
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